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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.13, 23,947.26 and 6,608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.13, 23,947.26 and 6,608.31 is: 9,906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.13 : 23,947.26 = 6,608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.13/23,947.26 = 6,608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.13x = 23,947.26 × 6,608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.13x = 158,250,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,250,917.73/15,974.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.70

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